Mavs meeting: MavsMeet Convocation is the traditional beginning of the fall semester when University leaders as well as the Student Congress president welcome students.

MavsMeet Convocation welcomes students to fall semester

An outstanding academic year starts with an outstanding event to welcome new and returning students to campus.

The MavsMeet Convocation has become the traditional springboard for the new academic year, as University leaders share with students their hopes and visions for all Mavericks. The event starts at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, in College Park Center. Hear remarks from President James D. Spaniolo, Vice President for
Student Affairs Frank Lamas, and Student Congress President Jennifer
Fox. Guest speaker is Vice Provost for Academic Affairs David Silva, a professor of linguistics in the College of Liberal Arts. The kickoff ceremony also includes a spirited performance by the UT Arlington Marching Band and the UT Arlington World Percussion Ensemble.

A lively afterparty begins at 5 p.m. on the Green at College Park, just south of College Park Center. Mingle with fellow students while enjoying flipbooks, big chair photos, a zipline, and The Wild One obstacle course. Free food and music are planned, too.

The rest of Welcome Week includes traditional gatherings and events such as MavSwap, Waffleopolis, Pajama Jam, the Maverick Cookout, and more. Read about what else is happening on the Welcome Week website or in the Going Out section below.

Welcome to campus: The Dan Dipert
University Welcome Center anchors the southeast corner of the College
Park District. The center features state-of-the-art electronic displays
and exhibits that tell the UT Arlington story.

College Park District debuts new student living, parking, retail

Move-in
day will be exponentially more exciting this year as students take up
residence at Vandergriff Hall and The Lofts at College Park and take advantage of spacious
new parking garages in the College Park District development.

The
residential and retail development includes 1,800 parking spaces in
three garages to serve faculty, staff, and students; patrons of
restaurants and retail outlets; and visitors to the 7,000-seat College
Park Center.

“It’s
thrilling to see Arlington’s first urban village take root on the UT
Arlington campus,” President James D. Spaniolo says. “Our students now
have a destination where they can live, study, dine, and catch a show or
a game. The College Park District is a beacon for everyone who wants to
experience the excitement of a thriving college town.”

The
College Park District also features the new, 7,000-square-foot Dan
Dipert University Welcome Center, which was made possible in part by
support from Dan Dipert, chief executive officer of Arlington-based Dan
Dipert Travel & Transportation Ltd., and his wife Linda.﻿

Classes begin Thursday, Aug. 23. A grand opening event for the College Park District is planned later this fall.

Electric shuttle: A 14-passenger, electric shuttle cart known as the Mav Mobile will serve
riders between the College Park District and the E.H. Hereford
University Center. Read about campus transportation and shuttle services.

Parking, transportation options expand with opening of new College Park District

Students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the UT Arlington campus this fall will
have new parking options with access to 1,800 spaces in three College
Park District garages and enhanced shuttle services to the E.H. Hereford
University Center.

The
Park North, Park Central, and Park South garages serve 600 students
living in the new Vandergriff Hall and The Lofts at College Park
apartments, patrons of College Park District restaurants and shops, and
visitors to the University Center and the new, 7,000-square-foot Dan
Dipert University Welcome Center at South Center and West Second
streets.

Also
new this fall is Mav Mobile, a 14-passenger, electric shuttle cart that
will serve riders during peak traffic periods between the College Park
District and the E.H. Hereford University Center shuttle stop on East
First Street. University shuttle services are free and run every 15 to
20 minutes, depending on the routes.

There
is no charge for parking in the College Park District garages if you
have a parking permit. Order a parking permit for the 2012-13 academic
year by Thursday, Aug. 23, the first day of fall classes.﻿ To order, sign on to MyMav. Click on the Main Menu drop-down menu on the upper left, then Self Service, then Parking Request.

Movin' on up

Campus walkways filled with family, friends, boxes, and belongings as students moved into residence halls for the Move-In Event. About 500 volunteers—including UT Arlington President James D. Spaniolo and Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck—lent a hand to help Mavericks settle into their new homes. See more photos.

Meningitis vaccination required for new students, returning former students

New and transfer students 30 years old or younger must submit proof
of meningitis immunization or be dropped from classes. The new law—which
went into effect Jan. 1—also includes students returning after an
absence of at least one fall or
spring semester. Students who audit a course also must
comply. Limited exemptions are specified in state law.

Students required to submit this
documentation have been notified through their UT Arlington email
address.

Meningitis
vaccinations are available 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-6 p.m. through Friday Aug. 24, at the UT
Arlington Health Center. The cost of the meningitis immunization
at Health Services is $100 and can be charged to the student's MyMav
account. The immunization is covered at 100 percent for students with insurance
coverage through Academic Health Plans.

UTA Choirs recruiting for fall

Auditions for the UTA A Cappella Choir and the University Singers for the fall semester are Wednesday-Friday, Aug. 22-24.

You do not have to be a music major to be in choir. Singers with previous choral experience or music reading ability, especially tenors and basses, are desired. The choirs require course enrollment for one hour elective credit.

You also can find bicycle services such as maintenance, parts, and bikes for sale at the bike shop.

The Maverick Bike Shop
is located in apartment 109 at Cooper Chase apartments at the corner of UTA Boulevard and Cooper Street. Contact the Bike Shop at 817-228-9778.

Be a Multicultural Maverick

Energetic and creative students are needed to design activities that celebrate diversity at UT Arlington. Have a voice in shaping Hispanic Heritage Month, Asian Heritage Month, and Black History Month on campus.

Apply online to be part of the cohort of 20-30 students. Application deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 5.

Tuesday, Aug. 21

Deadline for
students subject to meningitis requirement to submit documentation to avoid
drop

Wednesday, Aug. 22

Date students subject
to meningitis requirement dropped if meningitis documentation has not been submitted

Thursday, Aug. 23 - Wednesday, Aug. 29

Friday, Aug. 24

Monday, Sept. 3

University closed in
observance of Labor Day

Register for fall 2012

Registration for the fall term is continuing
through Wednesday, Aug. 22. Late registration for
fall is Aug. 23-29.

Registration timetables are online. To determine if you need adviser clearance, check your portal page at MyMav and click on Student Center. You will see a
section on the right titled Holds. Click the details link for
specific hold information. If your academic department requires advising, you
will see an academic department service indicator (hold).

Graduation information

Fall undergraduates must apply for graduation by Friday, Sept. 7. A $40
filing fee is billed each semester that you file and is non-refundable and
non-transferable. Read more about undergraduate graduation procedures.

Make sure you're included in the campus directory, if you want to be

Monday, Sept. 10, is the deadline to specify whether you want to
be included in the Maverick Connection campus directory. All enrolled students will receive an email
at their UT Arlington email address Friday-Sunday, Aug. 24-26, with procedures for
setting your privacy preferences in MyMav, as well as the notification of your
rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Order your transcript online

Order
your transcripts online.
You can order transcripts online and request to hold for grades or for your
degree posting if you are graduating this summer.

Print your own enrollment verification

Enrollment verification for the fall
semester is available online. To print your verification, log on to MyMav, go
to Student Center, and click on Request Enrollment Verification to access the
National Student Loan Clearinghouse.

University closed for Labor Day

UT Arlington will be closed
Monday, Sept. 3, in observance of Labor Day.

Tuesday, Aug. 21

Are You Smarter than a Librarian? Join in the pub-style team trivia challenge and match your
wits against the UT Arlington librarians. Rock out on Rock Band III,
score goals in FIFA 12, play board and card games, and have a snack. Free. 6-11 p.m., sixth floor parlor, Central Library. UT Arlington Libraries.

Waffelopolis Meet your new friends at an event filled with Belgian
waffles, topped with items of your choice including ice cream. Music and dancing, too. Free. 8-10 p.m., Centennial
Mall outside of Arlington Hall and Brazos House. Apartment
and Residence Life.

Stampede Through Downtown Arlington An old school
scavenger hunt has a new twist. Use your mobile
devices to find clues and locate landmarks in downtown Arlington. Take
your picture with the item, and upload it to the event page.
Everyone who locates all of the landmarks will receive a prize and is
entered to win a $500 Visa gift card. Through Thursday, Aug. 30. Stampede on Facebook.

Wednesday, Aug. 22

MavsMeet Convocation The tradition includes spirited performances by the UT Arlington
Marching Band and the UT Arlington World Percussion Ensemble. Speakers include
President James Spaniolo, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs David Silva,
Vice President for Student Affairs Frank Lamas, and Student Congress
President Jennifer Fox. Free. 4-5 p.m.,
College Park Center. MavsMeet Convocation.

MavsMeet AfterParty Activities include big chair photos, flipbooks, a zipline, The Wild One obstacle course, free food, and DJs. Free. 5-8 p.m., The Green at College Park. University Events.

Friday, Aug. 24

Outdoor Movie: The Avengers Rated PG-13. Enjoy free popcorn or buy soft drinks and snacks at the concession
stand. Bring a blanket or chair for the lawn seating. Children under 17
must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Free. 9 p.m., west lawn,
Maverick Activities Center. EXCEL Campus Activities.

Saturday, Aug. 25

Super Service Saturday Join fellow Mavericks for a morning of community
service at Mission Arlington, the Community Gardens, historic cemetery at Doug
Russell Park, the Arlington Public Library, and more. Pizza at the University Center afterwards. Sign up for the event of your choice. Free. 7:30 a.m.-noon, check-in Palo Duro Lounge, E.H. Hereford University Center. UTA
Volunteers.

Sunday, Aug. 26

UT Arlington Day At Six Flags Discount
tickets for students are $25 each with a limit of 10
tickets per person. Get tickets at utatickets.com.
After purchasing tickets online, print receipt and
bring to the College Park Center Box Office to pick up
tickets and parking pass by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24.
No refunds. Tickets valid through UT Arlington only
and not at the Six Flags Over Texas main gate. The CPC Box Office hours are 10 a.m-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 11
a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays. Enjoy the fun at the park starting at 10:30 a.m. or
come 6-9 p.m.
when it's the UT Arlington-only crowd. Division of Student Affairs.

Tuesday, Aug. 28

Library Information Faire: Become a Research Jedi Defeat the Dark Side by gaining
knowledge of the Force through the Library's array of resources and
services. Jedi Masters of the Library answer students' questions and
demonstrate available services. Successfully collect 5 of 11
tickets to get a free lunch and access to the Game Room, which includes XBOX, Wii, and PS3 gaming. Have your photo
taken in one of several themed costumes. Free. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Central Library. UT
Arlington Libraries.

Ongoing

Texas Rangers Baseball Get discount tickets for students, faculty, staff, alumni, family, and friends. Access texasrangers.com/uta and use the password MAVS12 for designated games through Wednesday, Sept. 26.

India Unveiled: The Photography of Robert Arnett A collection of images highlighting the diversity of India and its
various regions. Free. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, sixth floor parlor, Central Library. Through Jan. 5, 2013. Special Collections.

Planetarium Follow two students as they interact with an astronomer at a local star party in Two Small Pieces of Glass. 1:30 p.m. Sundays, 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Planetarium.

Drill team: Juan Soto, right, shows a few blocking tips to Sgt. 1st Class Leon
Fletcher, one of 200 military veterans from a five-state area at a
Wounded Warriors Muster earlier this month on campus. The veterans also
learned about sitting volleyball,
archery, and the opportunities and benefits of participation in
disability sports. The event was co-hosted by the Movin' Mavs,
U.S. Paralympics, Paralympic Sport Arlington, and Wounded Warriors.
Soto is a senior on the Movin Mavs wheelchair basketball team and
captain of the Army's Wounded Warriors team.

Volleyball opener Friday starts play at College Park Center

The Mavericks open
their first volleyball season in College Park Center with the Hilton
Invitational Friday, Aug. 24.

The first match for
UT Arlington is against Savannah State at 7 p.m. Friday. On Saturday, Aug. 25,
the Mavericks face UT Pan American at 1:30 p.m. and Stephen F. Austin at 7 p.m.

Former Movin' Mavs compete in Paralympic Games

Ten former Movin’
Mavs athletes will be participating in the Paralympic GamesAug.
29-Sept. 9 in London.

Competing in
wheelchair basketball for the USA are Paul Schulte and Jason Nelms while Danny
Fik and Mike Paye are alternates. Also in wheelchair basketball, Jaco Velloen
is on the South Africa team, David Eng is playing for Canada, and John McPhail
is an alternate for Australia.

Steve Welch and Jon
Rydberg are on the USA wheelchair tennis team, while Brent Lakatos is competing
for Canada in wheelchair track.

Intramural entries open Thursday

Entries will be accepted for
flag football, bowling, 4-on-4 outdoor basketball, and 3-on-3 wheelchair
basketball beginning Thursday, Aug. 23, at the services and information
desk at the Maverick Activities Center.

Maverick All-Sports Pass available now

Students
can purchase a Maverick All-Sports Pass for admission to all home
sports events and a get free T-shirt, too. The Sports Pass is $50.

Or write a check to UT Arlington
Athletics and note that it is for the Maverick Sports Pass. Send to Box
19950, Arlington, TX 76019-9950 or drop by Suite 1102 of College Park
Center. To purchase over the phone, contact Leigh Coggiola at
817-272-0694.

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